Oak Street Health
Post in 2022
Oak Street Health, Inc. is a healthcare provider that operates a network of primary care centers specifically designed to serve Medicare beneficiaries in medically underserved communities across the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company prioritizes a value-based care model over a volume-based approach, emphasizing comprehensive preventive care. Oak Street Health offers personalized wellness plans, integrated health services, and educational and social activities aimed at improving health outcomes for older adults while also lowering medical costs. As of September 2020, it operated 67 centers in various states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Texas, addressing the significant gap in quality healthcare available to its target population.
Civis Analytics
Series B in 2021
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
LogicGate
Venture Round in 2020
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.
CoolerX is a company that develops interactive digital displays designed to replace traditional glass doors in retail store aisles. Founded in Chicago in 2017, CoolerX's platform enhances the shopping experience by providing consumers with easy access to information, helping them make informed decisions based on their budgets, tastes, and health preferences. By integrating IoT technology into cooler and freezer surfaces, CoolerX enables retailers to improve sales through personalized advertising and smart merchandising. Additionally, the platform offers consumer product companies a new avenue for brand awareness and product visibility at the point-of-sale, supported by real-time analytics.
Chowbus, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in an Asian food ordering application that connects users with local restaurants offering Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese cuisine. Founded in 2015, Chowbus provides an online and mobile platform that allows users to conveniently order food while also offering delivery, pickup, shuttle, and grocery services. The application, available on both the App Store and Google Play, focuses on enhancing the dining experience by providing a dish-centric ordering interface. In addition, Chowbus empowers ethnic restaurants with the necessary technology and marketing tools to grow their businesses, ultimately facilitating increased sales and customer reach.
Upgrade Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices across North America, operates an online lending platform that combines access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card with free credit education tools and monitoring services. The company aims to provide affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers, offering products such as personal loans and a unique credit card designed for use at retail locations nationwide. Additionally, Upgrade offers mobile banking products and educational resources to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively.
LogicGate
Series B in 2019
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
Debt Financing in 2019
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, focused on developing and commercializing innovative treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. Established in 2018 and launched in 2019, the company is advancing its lead drug candidate, vonoprazan, a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) that effectively inhibits acid secretion in the stomach. Vonoprazan is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease and is also being studied in combination with antibiotics for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in patients suffering from acid-related disorders and has assembled a team of experts in the gastrointestinal and pharmaceutical fields to drive its development efforts.
Hireology
Series D in 2019
Hireology, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a web-based hiring management software platform designed to help businesses source, engage, and hire top talent. Founded in 2009, it provides an all-in-one solution that streamlines the hiring process by integrating features such as a fully-hosted career site, job postings, pre-hire assessments, and background checks. The platform is particularly tailored for decentralized organizations, including franchise systems, banks, healthcare systems, and dealer networks. By leveraging data on high-performing employees, Hireology's Selection Manager enables organizations to make better hiring decisions, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity across multiple locations. Its comprehensive approach also includes managing employee onboarding, payroll, and benefits, making it a valuable resource for businesses aiming to build effective teams.
Clearcover
Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.
Upgrade Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices across North America, operates an online lending platform that combines access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card with free credit education tools and monitoring services. The company aims to provide affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers, offering products such as personal loans and a unique credit card designed for use at retail locations nationwide. Additionally, Upgrade offers mobile banking products and educational resources to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively.
Clearcover
Series A in 2017
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.
Upgrade Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices across North America, operates an online lending platform that combines access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card with free credit education tools and monitoring services. The company aims to provide affordable and responsible credit solutions to mainstream consumers, offering products such as personal loans and a unique credit card designed for use at retail locations nationwide. Additionally, Upgrade offers mobile banking products and educational resources to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively.
Endotronix
Debt Financing in 2017
Endotronix Inc. is a developer of advanced hemodynamic monitoring technologies focused on early detection of worsening heart failure. Founded in 2007 and based in Lisle, Illinois, the company specializes in miniaturized, wireless, and implantable pressure sensors that are utilized in interventional cardiovascular procedures. These sensors connect to an external measurement device and are part of a comprehensive platform that includes cloud-based disease management and outpatient hemodynamic management. Endotronix's innovative tools facilitate patient management by linking patients, clinicians, and reimbursement teams, ultimately enhancing clinical and economic outcomes. The company's technology aims to improve proactive heart management and empower health professionals to monitor patients' conditions effectively from home.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
tectonic
Debt Financing in 2015
Tectonic is a technology and business services firm that caters to mid-sized and enterprise clients, specializing in cloud-based automation and actionable insights. Headquartered in Denver, with additional offices in Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles, the company focuses on integrating big data, analytics, and marketing automation. Tectonic assists clients in modernizing their operations by automating processes related to data management, customer relationship management, and marketing technology. This approach enables organizations to predict and influence customer behavior, facilitating a comprehensive transformation of their business practices in both digital and physical environments.
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
SingleHop
Debt Financing in 2014
SingleHop, LLC is a provider of data center services based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2006. The company offers a range of solutions including colocation, managed hosting, cloud services, and IT infrastructure services. With a client base exceeding 5,000 across 114 countries, SingleHop operates three data centers and manages over 15,000 servers. It specializes in automated Internet infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and cloud computing, allowing clients to deploy and manage enterprise infrastructures efficiently. The company is recognized for its advanced hardware, customizable server management, and robust remote management tools. SingleHop focuses on delivering secure and convenient solutions tailored to various enterprises, ensuring reliable service through industry-leading Service Level Agreements.
The Mobile Majority
Venture Round in 2013
The Mobile Majority is a rapidly growing ad tech startup headquartered in sunny Santa Monica, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Sao Paulo. We’re a vertically integrated, end-to-end mobile advertising platform. We built mobile first, and from the ground up, our advanced technology reduces redundancy and eliminates waste. As a result, our campaigns run better at a more cost effective price. TMM is led by a team of experienced serial entrepreneurs and media industry veterans - all with a shared passion for eliminating what clients have identified as the biggest issues in mobile today.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
Horizon Pharma
Post in 2012
Horizon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Northbrook, Illinois, established in 2005. The company specializes in developing prescription drugs aimed at providing relief for mild to moderate pain and managing arthritis. Among its notable product candidates are HZT-501, a proprietary fixed-dose combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and ibuprofen, and HZT-602, which is a combination oral medication that includes naproxen and famotidine.
Hatch Loyalty
Series A in 2012
Hatch Loyalty Inc. is a provider of a loyalty and rewards platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, enabling them to create customized loyalty programs and execute effective marketing campaigns. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hatch offers a suite of tools, including HatchHQ, HatchIQ, and HatchHUB, designed to enhance customer engagement and foster meaningful relationships. The platform also features the industry-leading solution, Belly, which provides off-the-shelf marketing capabilities for businesses. Hatch Loyalty focuses on making customer insights actionable, allowing retailers to tailor experiences and drive loyalty through data-driven decision-making. Previously known as Belly Inc., the company rebranded in September 2017 and operates as a subsidiary of Stuzo Inc.